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breastfeeding in public

This mom’s viral story is a great reminder that moms can legally breastfeed ANYWHERE

American mothers "have the right to breastfeed your baby wherever and whenever your baby is hungry," according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office on Women's Health.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

This photographer’s viral breastfeeding photos are so important

Discover why this photographer's viral breastfeeding images matter to parents and how they celebrate the beauty of motherhood.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

Breastfeeding in public gave me anxiety and it was totally unexpected

To say I struggled with nursing my son is an understatement. It was a battle I faced every couple of hours. There were tears and frustrations on both of our ends. I blamed it on a lot of external things: tongue tie, nipple shape, extra milk supply. It was so easy for me to externally justify why this breastfeeding thing was so challenging for me.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Actually, I don’t want to breastfeed in public

When it comes to my own body and my own breasts, it’s just not for me, and that’s okay.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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